Chapter 626: The Small Country in the Southwest

Three hundred rounds had passed in the clash with Elder Xing, and the intensity and danger of those battles were self-evident. Kai Xin, a master at the peak of the Wuwei realm, was fully aware of the threats and dared not slack off in the slightest. He combined the “Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms” with the “Ten True Dragon Styles,” moving strategically with seamless offense and defense, becoming increasingly proficient…
However, as he gave it his all, Elder Xing showed fewer and fewer weaknesses, making it difficult for Kai Xin to find opportunities like before to deal significant damage.
The two fought from the palace down to the ground, from the left side of the training ground to the right, their energy colliding violently. Dust billowed everywhere, accompanied by continuous roars!
“Bang! Bang!”
Such loud noises continued nonstop.
At this moment, Mei Ying, Mo Mo, and the others, thoroughly entertained, simply moved the golden bell far away and sat down.
“They really trust me.”
Kai Xin smiled bitterly.
Although anyone entering at this point could cause unnecessary losses and disrupt his rhythm, they seemed too relaxed.
Unbeknownst to him, Mei Ying and Mo Mo realized after watching for a while that in this fight, Xing Wucui had no chance of winning. As time went on, Elder Xing’s internal energy would weaken significantly, while Kai Xin could maintain his peak state thanks to the “Jiuyang Divine Skill.” With these opposing factors, Xing Wucui’s defeat was inevitable.
Mo Mo, on the other hand, became slightly interested and curious after hearing Mei Ying’s words…
“Thailand?”
“And some small countries like Vietnam…” Mei Ying spoke seriously.
Mo Mo frowned, skeptical: “Can these small countries really have skilled masters?” After all, “Jianghu” was a game created by Chinese people, and most of the martial arts people were familiar with were Chinese martial arts—those from ancient times or novels… They tended to look down on everything from other countries.
Mei Ying clearly understood the current situation and knew that many players didn’t take foreign players seriously! She herself included, often dismissing them in many aspects. But a recent REP had shattered her belief that there were no skilled masters abroad.
“Actually, no matter where, there are always some extraordinary people.”
Mei Ying explained slowly:
“And besides, Jianghu itself is a place full of the unknown and miracles. Look, Kai Xin is just another player at the Life and Death realm like us, but Elder Xing’s strength is far beyond what we can handle…”
Mo Mo frowned slightly:
“What do you mean…”
“If Kai Xin is an outlier, someone who adapted to the environment of ‘Jianghu,’ can you be sure no one else will appear in the future?” Mei Ying stared into Mo Mo’s eyes.
“Impossible.”

The latter replied without hesitation, “In the martial world, there can never be another Happy…” Mo Mo was well aware of Happy’s strength and absolutely did not believe anyone could reach his level. Yet, Shadow shook Mo Mo’s resolve with just one sentence: “What about the ‘One Emperor’? What do you say?”
“…”
Indeed, if Happy was recognized by martial artists as the strongest expert, then the “One Emperor” was the most unsettling and unfathomable master in the martial world! He was also widely acknowledged over time as a master born for the martial world!
“Alright, even if there are truly skilled people in those small southwestern countries, could they compare to Happy? Their national conditions probably don’t even allow for someone like Happy to exist.”
“…” Shadow smiled faintly, calmly observing the intense fight between Happy and Xing Wucui, before slowly speaking, “Of course, they can’t compare to Happy, but there are a few people who are indeed very strong. It’s said that several masters on the Dragon List, along with some famous experts from the Western Regions, have been defeated by them.”
“You seem to know a lot about the experts along the borders.”
“I’m from Yunnan. Over there, those small southwestern countries have long caused quite a stir, but so far, it hasn’t affected the heartland of the Central Plains.” Shadow’s explanation somewhat reassured Mo Mo.
“The Thais are good at martial arts with fists and feet…”
“They don’t favor swords and knives. Nowadays, young Thais and Vietnamese alike prefer martial arts involving fists and feet, especially fierce punching and kicking techniques. Many martial arts from the Western Regions have spread there, and their prices are extremely high. Many foreigners even disguise themselves and go to the heartland of the Central Plains to acquire secret manuals of these martial arts.” Shadow clearly knew a great deal about this, speaking effortlessly, before his tone grew serious: “It’s precisely because of this that people from these small countries generally have one characteristic: extremely strong bone structure and arm strength!”
“Hm?”
A hint of surprise finally appeared on Mo Mo’s face.
Seeing this, Shadow explained, “Because of long-term training in martial arts with fists and feet, their bone structure becomes exceptionally tough. In battles, their attacks and defenses are extremely powerful, offering certain advantages in offense and defense… Moreover, experts with strong arm strength can use their arms like weapons—as hard as steel, with astonishing speed.”
Seeing Mo Mo revert to a scornful expression, Shadow continued, “It’s because they specialize in training martial arts with fists and feet that their coordination is incredibly remarkable. And since they prefer fierce martial arts techniques, each of them is like having mastered top-tier defensive skills—very difficult to deal with! In the entire Western Regions, our people are gradually losing their influence.”

“…the entire Western Regions?”
Mo Mo frowned upon hearing this. “Lord Shadow, don’t forget that our Mu Family has many branches in the Western Regions…”
“I certainly know that. People from those small southwestern countries also know how formidable Happy is, as well as his relationship with the Mu Family. Recently, whenever they saw people from the Mu Family, they would take a detour to avoid trouble.” He paused before changing tone. “But from now on, it’s hard to say. Rumors have come from those southwestern countries—seems they’re planning to gather a group of experts to fight against Happy, who’s considered the best in the Central Plains.”
“Hmph! Just them?” Mo Mo snorted in disdain, her gaze drifting toward the battlefield. She saw Xing Wucui slow down only to be relentlessly pursued by Happy, struggling to defend himself. Her disdain for the experts from those southwestern countries grew even stronger.
“Miss Mo Mo, don’t underestimate them. A few of these people have strength and foundation exceeding 200—they’re nothing but human combat machines. If a fight really breaks out, even Zhou Yu might not be able to come out unscathed.”
“…”
Although Mo Mo also didn’t hold Zhou Yu in high regard, she had met him once at the Heroes’ Villa and knew well that he was extremely skilled, one of the eight recognized great masters in the martial world!
“That’s all I have to say!” Shadow had no intention of continuing his explanation. He clearly reminded her, “If you have time, Miss Mo Mo, mention this to Happy as a token of my goodwill.” As soon as he finished speaking, a loud dragon roar echoed throughout the area. With a loud bang, Xing Wucui was slammed by Happy’s consecutive punches into a palace on the right side.
With a loud laugh, Happy flew back toward the group of six. Under the astonished gazes of Mo Mo, Shadow, and the others, he used his strength to deliver a fierce punch onto the golden bell…
CLANG!!!!
Amidst the loud ringing, the golden bell flew through the air and crashed into the first palace on the right, creating another huge hole in its wall!